Thursday, November 16, 2017

Winged Victory Of Some Old Rice

You've just gotten something nice to eat. And, well, would you look at that, a fly is now on it. Should you just eat it?
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What Would Happen If You Ate Something A Fly Landed On?
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You've just gotten something nice to eat. And, well, would you look at that, a fly is now on it. Should you just eat it?
THE TURKEY'S A TURKEY
Is That Really A Heritage Turkey?
bloomberg.com
Gourmands are seeking out and spending $10 per pound (or more) for pedigreed turkeys. To justify the hefty expenditures, they cite the better animal welfare enjoyed by breeds not hobbled by giant breasts, the need for biodiversity, and (not least) flavor. Experts pose a warning: Beware of impostors.
EVER HEARD OF A 'BANDANGO?'
WATCH: The Pawpaw Fruit Is More American Than Any Apple You've Eaten
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Pawpaws trees are native to the United States and Canada — so why don't we eat pawpaw fruit pies all the time? Well, they're not exactly well-suited to modern agriculture practices.
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This Parka Is Made With The Same Technology Used In NASA Space Shuttles
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Utilizing aerogel, the same NASA-insulation technology used in space shuttles, OROS makes outerwear that's thinner, warmer and more flexible than just about anything else on the market. Check out their new line of parkas, fleeces, vests and beanies
FUN WITH NUMBERS
SORRY TO ALL VERSIONS OF 'FANTASTIC FOUR'
The 50 Best Superhero Movies Of All Time
superheroes.theringer.com
The Ringer, with all the nerdy specificity of a site that mostly writes about the NBA, has devised a thorough ranking of the best superhero (not *just* comic book) movies of all time.
50 SHADES OF '50 SHADES'
The Top 10 Kindle Novels Of All Time Are Pretty Much Exactly What You'd Guess
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If you're expecting to see any great works of English literature on the list, set your sights a little lower. (Think less E.M. Forster, more E.L. James.)
THAT SEEMS HEALTHY
Richest 1% Own Half The World's Wealth, Study Finds
theguardian.com
The world's richest people have seen their share of the globe's total wealth increase from 42.5% at the height of the 2008 financial crisis to 50.1% in 2017, according to Credit Suisse's global wealth report published on Tuesday.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE
Dog Jealously Watches Its Owner Pet A Fake Dog, Finally Snaps
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"I gave you all my love, every day, and this is how you repay me?"
IN THE NEWS
New Roy Moore Accuser: He Called Me At My High School, Forcefully Kissed Me
Apology After Japanese Train Departs 20 Seconds Early
Leonardo Da Vinci Painting Sells For $450 Million At Auction, Smashing Records
It Looks Like Zimbabwe Might Be In The Midst Of A Coup. Here's What's Going On
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This $22 Battery Pack Will Keep Your Phone Charged For A Week
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This power bank has the capacity to fully charge an iPhone 6s 9 times, while still managing to be decently portable.
No pressure or anything, but Thanksgiving is one week away.